The Purpose of a Co-Operative Is

The purpose of a co-operative is

A) as a benevolent association designed to help out its members in times of need.
B) as an association only for farmers.
C) to benefit its owners in the form of reduced prices and/or distribution of surplus at year end.
D) to remain small so that it can help all its members on an individual basis.
E) to buy fertilizer at reduced prices because of volume buying on the part of its members.